Personal Chess Coaching for Beginners and Intermediates

From 46.13 £ /h

This class is designed for players who want real improvement. I focus on building a practical, structured approach to chess that helps you play better in real games on Chess.com and over the board.

I’m a fast-improving ~1500 rated player on Chess.com who has trained consistently and developed a clear improvement system based on what actually works for club-level chess. My teaching style is simple, clear, and practical — focused on understanding, not memorization.

What we’ll work on:
-Building a simple, reliable opening systems
-Practical use of the London System (White) and King’s Indian Defense (Black)
-Developing strong middle-game plans
-Reducing blunders and improving decision-making
-How to think at the board (planning, evaluation, candidate moves)
-Game analysis and feedback on your real games from Chess.com

This class is ideal for:
-Beginners who want structure
-Improvers stuck in the 1200–1600 range on Chess.com
-Players who want simple openings with clear plans

Lessons are personalized based on your level, goals, and play style. Whether you're aiming to climb ratings on Chess.com, improve consistency, or build a strong foundation, this class focuses on long-term improvement, not shortcuts.

Extra information

Please have a Chess.com account ready before our first lesson so we can review your games and play practice positions. A computer or tablet is recommended for screen sharing and analysis.

Location

Online from United States

About Me

Hi! I’m a fast-improving chess player and coach who loves helping beginners and intermediate players build a strong, practical foundation and actually enjoy getting better at chess.

I currently play around the ~1500 level on Chess.com and have made rapid progress through consistent training, structured study, and game analysis. I teach based on what has truly worked for me, focusing on clear plans and simple systems such as the London System and the King’s Indian Defense, so students can play confidently without memorizing tons of theory.

My teaching style is friendly, patient, and motivating. I work especially well with students who want to improve steadily, cut down on common mistakes, and gain real confidence at the board. Lessons are personalized so each student feels supported and challenged at the right level.

Whether you’re just starting out, helping your child learn chess, or stuck at a plateau, my goal is to make lessons fun, encouraging, and effective while building habits and thinking skills that lead to long-term improvement.

Education

Baskin School of Engineering, University of California, Santa Cruz
Electrical Engineering (Electrical & Electronics Engineering)
2024 – 2028
Currently pursuing coursework in engineering, mathematics, and analytical problem solving.

Experience / Qualifications

- ~1500 rated player on Chess.com with rapid improvement

-Experience building and using structured training methods

-Strong background in problem solving through engineering studies

-Experience reviewing and analyzing games to identify patterns and improvement areas

-Patient, organized coaching style focused on fundamentals, planning, and consistency

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Chess

Tutoring

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

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